At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$24,939 per capita
Violent Crime
266/100K
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Benton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benton residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,939. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Benton reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$24,939
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$136,132
Housing Units15
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property1,872/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,101 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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